SAP Basis Architect

Amgen Inc. (IR); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen is seeking an experienced SAP Basis Architect to support a global ERP landscape hosted on AWS, focusing on reliability, security, and regulatory compliance. You will contribute to the S/4HANA transition and modernize the SAP ecosystem leveraging RISE with SAP and hyperscaler-native services.

You will work with a team of Basis experts to operationalize cloud-based SAP environments, implement lifecycle management, automation, and monitoring to improve stability and efficiency across SAP and

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field with 5–8 years of experience.
• Experience in SAP landscapes in cloud and on-premise environments.
• Knowledge of SAP ECC, S/4HANA, and SAP security/compliance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the SAP platform roadmap for reliability, security, and compliance.
• Support day-to-day operation and maintenance of SAP systems on AWS.
• Participate in migration and upgrade projects including Cloud ERP adoption and S/4HANA transitions.
• Collaborate with SAP and hyperscaler partners to implement RISE with SAP environments.
• Contribute to platform standards, playbooks, and automation processes.
• Perform monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning to ensure stability.
• Manage lifecycle activities like support packages and kernel upgrades.
• Develop automation scripts for recurring maintenance tasks.
• Enhance monitoring and observability using CloudWatch or SAP Focused Run.
• Collaborate with security and audit teams to ensure GxP, SOX, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Assist in cybersecurity strategy development for vulnerability detection and remediation.
• Communicate clearly with peers and stakeholders.

Skills

SAP Basis

AWS

S/4HANA

Cloud ERP

Automation

Monitoring

Security

DevOps

Education

Master’s degree in CS/IT or related field

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT

Diploma in related field

Tools

SAP ECC

S/4HANA

ATTP

GTS

GRC

BW

ATC

GIS

Onapsis

Content Server

Third-party add-ons

Job description

Career Category Engineering Job Description

ABOUT AMGEN

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role Description: The SAP Basis Architect supports Amgen’s global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) landscape, consisting of SAP and non-SAP systems hosted on AWS. Working with a team of high-performing Basis experts and cloud specialists, the role focuses on ensuring the resilience, compliance, and security of our regulated and mission-critical ERP platform. This position plays a key role in Amgen’s ERP modernization strategy, supporting the transition toward a cloud-first, automation-driven SAP ecosystem leveraging RISE with SAP and hyperscaler-native services. The role contributes to platform operations, lifecycle management, and modernization activities supporting the S/4HANA implementation and post-go-live operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the SAP platform roadmap, ensuring reliability, security, and compliance across SAP and non-SAP components
• Support day-to-day operation and maintenance of SAP systems on AWS in alignment with enterprise architecture standards
• Participate in migration and upgrade projects, including Cloud ERP (RISE) adoption and S/4HANA transition activities
• Collaborate with SAP and hyperscaler partners to operationalize RISE with SAP environments, ensuring adherence to Amgen’s security, compliance, and cost-optimization objectives
• Contribute to establishing or refining platform standards, operational playbooks, and automation processes
• Perform operational tasks to enhance platform stability, including system monitoring, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and root cause analysis
• Implement lifecycle management activities such as support packages, kernel upgrades, and system refreshes using tools like SAP Solution Manager, CALM, etc.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for recurring maintenance activities to increase efficiency and consistency
• Contribute to developing monitoring and observability capabilities leveraging CloudWatch, or SAP Focused Run to improve incident prevention and resolution
• Collaborate with compliance, security, and audit teams to ensure adherence to GxP, SOX, and cybersecurity frameworks
• Assist in operationalizing cybersecurity strategies for vulnerability detection, prioritization, and remediation
• Communicate clearly with peers, customers, and senior stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams

Basic Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree and 5 to 8 years of Computer Science, IT or SAP related field experience
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 to 8 years of Computer Science, IT or SAP related field experience
• Diploma and 5 to 8 years of Computer Science, IT or SAP related field experience

Functional Skills

Must-Have Skills

• Hands-on experience managing SAP landscapes in cloud, specifically with systems such as SAP ECC, S/4HANA, ATTP, GTS, GRC, BW, ATC, GIS, Onapsis, Content Server, and various third-party add-ons.
• Exposure to Cloud ERP (RISE) including concepts around SAP BTP, hyperscaler integration, and managed services models.
• Understanding in SAP HANA database administration, printer management, job scheduling, etc.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of AWS and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) services, assisting in their implementation to enhance the reliability of the SAP platform.
• Working experience in DevOps methodologies within SAP.
• Familiarity with AI/ML, GenAI to implement advanced technologies in optimizing SAP solutions and driving innovation.

Professional Certifications (please mention if the certification is preferred or mandatory for the role)

• SAP Certified Technology Associate (preferred)
• Agile Certified Practitioner (preferred)

Soft Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Adaptability and flexibility in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative
• Critical thinking and decision-making abilities
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and multicultural team environment

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommoda . Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

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